Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
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The story of this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This coupe has had 2 owners and was owned in New York and Pennsylvania. It was originally registered by the owner for personal use.
It was involved in an accident in New York that was reported to the police.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 06/26/2001, was 45,478 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
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Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators Accident Indicator Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECKŪ
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Personal Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
SATURN Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 6 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 SATURN SC2
Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 1.9L L4 SPFI DOHC 16V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 Wheel ABS Optional, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel
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Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402) had accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
Accident Report Date: Source: Detail:
11/26/1998 New York Police Report Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
in Erie County
with another motor vehicle
New York Police Reports:
Do not include an assessment of damage severity
Are processed if the estimated damage exceeds $1000
Are released to CARFAX approximately 3 months after the accident date
According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2001 edition, 11% of the 224 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2000. Over 90% of these were considered minor or moderate.
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 27.Apr.2004 13:16:57. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.
Mileage Consistency Check:
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402).
Date: Mileage:
07/23/1998 62
04/11/2001 45,364
06/26/2001 45,478
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 07/23/1998 New York
2nd owner 06/14/2001 Pennsylvania
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Types of Owners:
This 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.
Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported
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SATURN does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1998 SATURN SC2. You can also contact an authorized dealership or SATURN at 1-800-553-6000 to find out if this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402) still has recalls that require repair.
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CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402) using the date this report was generated (27.Apr.2004 13:16:57) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.
Estimated start date of warranty: 04/25/1998
Last reading reported on 06/26/2001: 45,478 miles
Today's Date: April 27, 2004
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or 100,000 miles Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety belt & inflatable restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Notes: ADDITIONAL FACTORY COVERAGE CAN BE PURCHASED TO EXTEND FULL COVERAGE IN INCREMENTS UP TO 6/100,000.
CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the at the SATURN web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 6 record(s) for this 1998 SATURN SC2 (1G8ZG1278WZ185402).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
04/25/1998 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Buffalo, NY
Registered as
personal vehicle
07/23/1998 62 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garden City, NY
Title issued
First owner reported
11/26/1998 New York
Police Report
Case #8-690661
Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
in Erie County
with another motor vehicle
04/11/2001 45,364 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Eastern Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
06/14/2001 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Taylor, PA
Title #562187442801
Title issued
New owner reported
06/26/2001 45,478 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dallas, PA
Title #56218744MA02
Title issued
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
Accident
CARFAX receives information on accidents in most states when an official police report is filed. The level of detail in the accident record varies by state depending on the state's accident report requirements. CARFAX recommends you obtain a vehicle inspection from your dealer or an independent mechanic for any car involved in an accident.
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.
